Asian Rummy Nose

Description

Asian Rummynose Tetra (Sawbwa resplendens) Care Sheet

**General Information:**
– **Common Names:** Asian Rummynose Tetra, Rummynose Rasbora
– **Scientific Name:** Sawbwa resplendens
– **Family:** Cyprinidae
– **Origin:** Myanmar (Burma)
– **Lifespan:** 3-5 years

**Tank Requirements:**
– **Tank Size:** Minimum 10 gallons
– **Temperature:** 72-78°F (22-26°C)
– **pH:** 6.0-7.5
– **Water Hardness:** 2-12 dGH
– **Substrate:** Fine gravel or sand but would recommended
– **Decor:** Driftwood, rocks, live plants for hiding places

**Water Quality:**
– **Filtration:** Moderate to high; maintain good water quality with regular changes
– **Aeration:** Moderate; ensure sufficient oxygen levels
– **Water Changes:** 25-30% weekly

**Feeding:**
– **Diet:** Omnivorous
– **Foods:** High-quality flake food, micro-pellets, live and frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)
– **Feeding Frequency:** 2-3 times daily; feed only what they can consume in 2-3 minutes

**Behavior and Compatibility:**
– **Temperament:** Peaceful, shoaling fish
– **Schooling:** Best kept in groups of 6 or more
– **Tank Mates:** Other peaceful, small fish (e.g., small tetras, rasboras, peaceful bottom dwellers)
– **Aggression:** Rarely aggressive, but may nip fins of slow-moving or long-finned tank mates

**Breeding:**
– **Difficulty:** Moderate
– **Sex Differences:** Males are more colorful with a red nose and blue body; females are more subdued in color
– **Breeding Setup:** Separate breeding tank with fine-leaved plants or spawning mops
– **Spawning:** Eggs are scattered and adhere to plants; remove adults after spawning to prevent egg predation
– **Fry Care:** Feed fry infusoria or liquid fry food initially, then transition to baby brine shrimp